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N914 PVV

1995 Mercedes-benz 310

Blue Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,030 mi
Last recorded140,030 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 310176,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 PVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model310
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 140,030 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 136,782 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 134,718 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 126,912 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 126,912 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 310?

Based on 12,640 MOT tests across 1,412 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,196
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
1,412
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 880
Brake pipe excessively corroded 640
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 624
Headlamp aim too low 576
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 510
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N914 PVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 in Blue with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 310 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.2% with a typical mileage of 176,466 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 310 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 880 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N914 PVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 310 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 310 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N914 PVV registered?

N914 PVV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 310, first registered on 2 October 1995.

Is N914 PVV safe to buy?

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